It is important to know and understand the details of the narrator’s family as this would enable us to know the mannerism of the narrator. He in the story tells us that he had a very troubled childhood but has efficiently fulfilled all the responsibilities of being an elder son till her last rights. He also states in the story that he shared a very lovable and special bond with his mother. He in the story also clearly remembers all small incidents connected to his mother. When he gets to know the age of Mrs. Croft he senses a feeling of love towards her and starts to create a bond with her. He then on starts taking responsibilities of Mrs Croft.